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Battleground
A history podcast that explores the narratives, turning points, and characters that shape conflicts, encompassing a blend of social and military history. Following on from the series on the Falklands War, best-selling military historians Patrick Bishop, Saul David, and Roger Moorhouse turn their attention every Friday to the war in Ukraine, and every Wednesday look back at the significant wars, events, and figures from conflicts around the world.Goalhanger Podcasts
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Episodes
Battleground331. Wolfpack: Episode II - The Depths of Despair
In late 1942, German U-boats were sinking Allied merchant ships faster than they could be replaced, pushing Britain to the brink of starvation in the 'Black…
Battleground330. Kyiv Under Fire: Trump the 'Spurned Lover' and the Zaporizhzhia Ticking Timebomb
Roger Moorhouse and Saul David analyze a week of intense combat and high-stakes diplomacy. Russia launched a heavy aerial assault on Ukrainian cities, while in…
Battleground329. Wolfpack: Episode I - The Rise of the Wolfpack (1939–1941)
Welcome to the first episode of our new Wolfpack series with Saul David and Roger Moorhouse diving into the intriguing origins and early, devastating success…
Battleground328. The New Red Line: When Will NATO Shoot Down a Russian Jet?
This week on Battleground, Saul David and Roger Moorhouse dissect a week of Russian provocation and a dramatic political shift from the US President. Is…
Battleground327. Tunisgrad: Part IV - Victory in Africa
The final showdown in North Africa is here. In the final episode of our Tunisgrad series Saul and Roger discuss the climax of the campaign as Allied forces…
Battleground326. The Relentless Drone War: A Hum of Destruction
While last week's dramatic Russian drone attack on Poland made headlines, this week sees a return to the grinding realities of the war in Ukraine. Join hosts…
Battleground325. Tunisgrad: Part III - Rommel's 'Last Dance'
In the third instalment of our Tunisgrad series, Saul and Roger explore two pivotal moments from early 1943. First, they head to the Casablanca Conference…
Battleground324. Testing the Alliance: The Russian Drone Incursion
This week, hosts Saul David and Roger Moorhouse discuss a series of momentous events that could be seen as a turning point in the war. They analyse a shocking…
Battleground323. Tunisgrad: Part II - Operation Torch and the Race for Tunis
In this episode, Saul and Roger dive into the chaotic opening moves of the Tunisian campaign, covering Operation Torch and the frantic "Race for Tunis."…
Battleground322. The Axis of Authoritarians
In this episode of Battleground: Ukraine, hosts Patrick Bishop and Saul David dissect the recent military parade in Beijing, where the leaders of China…
Battleground321. Tunisgrad: Part I - The Desert War
In the first our four-part Tunisgrad series, Saul sets the scene by covering the North African campaign from September 1940 to November 1942. Beginning with…
Battleground320. Peace Falters, Tariffs Bite, and Ukraine's New Weapon
This week on Battleground, Saul David and Patrick Bishop analyse why recent diplomatic summits have failed to move the needle on peace in Ukraine. They also…
Battleground319. Battleground '45 - your questions answered
In the final episode of our Battleground '45 series Saul and Patrick tie up some loose ends by answering listeners' questions on all things Second World…
Battleground318. The Summits That Changed Nothing
In this episode, host Patrick Bishop welcomes back friend of the show and veteran journalist, Julius Strauss. Just back from the Donbas in Eastern Ukraine…
Battleground317. The Ratline: Nazi Fugitives and Their Evasion of Justice
In this episode of Battleground 45, Saul and Patrick delve into the dark history of the ratlines, a system of escape routes used by high-ranking Nazi officials…
Battleground316. Is a Putin-Zelenskyy Meeting Now Possible?
In this special reaction episode, we break down the key takeaways from the White House meeting, including the surprising possibility of a Putin-Zelenskyy…
Battleground315: Humiliation in Anchorage: Why Putin Won, and What it Means for the West
Welcome to Battleground! In this special episode, Patrick Bishop and Saul David unpack the stunning outcome of the Alaska summit between President Donald Trump…
Battleground314. The Fate of Donetsk: Trump, Putin, and the "Fortress Belt".
As Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin prepare to meet, Patrick and Saul dissect the unsettling details of a proposed peace deal for Ukraine, including Trump's…
Battleground313. The Nuremberg Trials
In this episode of Battleground 45, Saul and Patrick explore the Nuremberg Trials, examining their significance in delivering justice after World War II. Join…
Battleground312. The Trump-Putin Standoff: Will Sanctions End the War?
Join Saul and Patrick as they recap the latest news from Ukraine in what was a rather chaotic week that saw Trump deploy US nuclear submarines after a tense…
Battleground311. More Than the Bomb: The Soviet Factor in Japan's Surrender
In this episode of Battleground 45 Saul is joined by Evan Mawdsley to examine the final weeks of World War II from the perspective of the Soviet Union…
Battleground310. Trump's Ultimatum & Ukraine's Foreign Fighters
This week, Patrick Bishop and Saul David tackle the latest Ukraine news starting with a look at Donald Trump's dramatic new deadline for Putin – a mere "ten or…
Battleground309. Battleground '45: The Shadow of the Atom Bomb
At Potsdam, the victorious Allies finalise the future of a shattered Europe while the terrifying secret of the atomic bomb forces a decision that will forever…
Battleground308. Is Kyiv Risking Western Support?
A week after President Trump's stunning U-turn, Saul and Patrick discuss a surge of renewed Western support for Ukraine. With Europe announcing its 18th…
Battleground307. Burma's End and the Road to Operation Downfall
On this episode of Battleground 45, Saul welcomes historian Jack Bowsher to delve into the climactic final months of the Burma Campaign, and the rest of…
Battleground306. Ukraine's Unexpected Boost
Has the tide turned for Ukraine? In this episode Saul and Patrick unpack President Trump's bold new strategy, including substantial military supplies and a…
Battleground305. Battleground '45 Your Questions Answered
In this episode of Battleground '45 Saul David and Roger Moorhouse take a deep dive into a host of fascinating listeners questions on the Second World War…
Battleground304. The New Axis of Evil: Russia, China, Iran & North Korea
This week Patrick and Saul analyse Donald Trump's sudden policy reversal on Ukraine, pledging defensive weapons after a concerning pause. They question if it's…
Battleground303. Fiction's Finest Hour - Unpacking the Best WWII Literature
This week on Battleground, Saul and Patrick are stepping away from the tactics and into the narrative, discussing their picks for the best fiction books born…
Battleground302. America First, Ukraine Last?
This week on Battleground, Saul David and Patrick Bishop delve into the disappointing turn in US support. Whilst meetings last week at the NATO summit offered…
Battleground301. Okinawa - The Typhoon of Steel
In this episode of Battleground, Saul and Patrick descend into the brutal depths of the Battle of Okinawa. Together they examine the strategic brilliance and…
Battleground300. Trump's Middle East Doctrine: What Will it Mean for Ukraine?
Join Patrick Bishop and Saul David on Battleground as they dissect the astonishing new dynamics in global power politics. Donald Trump's recent decisive…
Battleground299. The Greatest Force: Rewriting RAF Bomber Command's Legacy
In this episode of Battleground, Patrick Bishop sits down with former Financial Times reporter Marcus Gibson to discuss his controversial new book, The…
Battleground298. Will Ukraine be affected by events in Iran?
This week on Battleground, Saul David and Patrick Bishop unpack a seismic shift in global conflict. As Israel's astonishing assault on Iran's military…
Battleground297. Operation Downfall: The Invasion That Never Was
In this episode of Battleground 45, Saul David speaks to Robert Lyman to delve into the meticulously planned, yet ultimately unexecuted, Allied invasion of…
Battleground296. How LA Unrest Impacts The Russia-Ukraine War
The world’s focus on Ukraine has been affected by the clashes in Los Angeles this week between law enforcement and protestors against Donald Trump’s…
Battleground295. Chiang Kai-shek
In this episode of Battleground 45, Saul is joined by, Professor Alexander V. Pantsov, a renowned historian and author specialising in 20th-century Chinese…
Battleground294. Operation Spider's Web
Join Saul David and Patrick Bishop as they dissect the two audacious operations that have shocked the Kremlin and reshaped the narrative. We dive into…
Battleground293. Battleground '45 Your Questions Answered
In this episode of Battleground '45 Saul and Patrick take a deep dive into a host of fascinating listeners questions on the second world war. These include a…
Battleground292. Long-Range Fire & POWs Return
Has Donald Trump finally had enough? In this week's Battleground Ukraine Saul David and Patrick Bishop analyse his condemnation of Putin's "crazy" actions and…
Battleground291. Europe's Crossroads – From Victory to New World Order
In this episode of Battleground '45, Patrick Bishop and Saul David transport us back to the immediate aftermath of World War II. The celebrations are over, and…
Battleground290. A Diplomatic Freeze
A strange calm has fallen over diplomatic efforts in Ukraine, leaving many questioning the path forward. In this episode of Battleground Ukraine, Saul David…
Battleground289. The Georgian Texel Uprising - The War Beyond Surrender
In this episode of Battleground 45, Roger welcomes author and expert Eric Lee to delve into one of World War II's most remarkable and often overlooked events…
Battleground288. Putin's No-Show at Peace Talks
Welcome to a special edition of Battleground Ukraine. With Saul and Roger absent, producer James Hodgson joins Patrick to dissect the significant non-event of…
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287. Beyond Victory: Phil Craig on the Uncomfortable Realities of 1945
Joining Saul on this week's Battleground '45 is bestselling author and award winning filmmaker, Phil Craig. Together they delve into the deeply…
Battleground286. Colonel Khazan on Peace, Unmanned Systems, and Ukraine's Future
In this Battleground Ukraine special we take you back to our last trip to Ukraine where Saul and Patrick sat down with friend of the podcast Colonel Pavlo…
Battleground285. Ukraine's Innovative Successes & Putin's Ceasefire request
This week on Battleground Ukraine, Roger Moorhouse and Patrick Bishop analyse Ukraine's reported downing of Russian jets with naval drones, in what has been…
Battleground284. Against All Odds: Surviving Auschwitz and Beyond
This week on Battleground 45, we have a powerful conversation about resilience, hope, and the enduring strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable…
Battleground283. Could The Strategic Minerals Deal be a Turning Point?
This week on Battleground Ukraine, Patrick is back and together he and Saul delve into the latest news from Ukraine, starting with a look at the details and…
Battleground282. The Battle of Berlin & Hitler's final days
In this episode of Battleground '45 Saul and Roger discuss the Battle of Berlin, the final, bloody showdown for the Nazi capital. Together they delve into the…
Battleground281. Will Trump Walk Away?
This week on Battleground Ukraine, Saul David and Roger Moorhouse dissect the dramatic unraveling of the Trump administration's proposed 7-point peace plan…
Battleground280. Brothers-in-Arms (Briefly) - The Meeting at Torgau
In this episode of Battleground, Patrick joins Saul to delve into the historic meeting of American and Red Army Soldiers on the banks of the Elbe near Torgau…
Battleground279. From Diplomacy to the Coal Mines: Ukraine's Complex Realities
This week on Battleground Ukraine, Roger Moorhouse and Saul David discuss the escalating diplomatic tensions surrounding the war in Ukraine, particularly…
Battleground278. Targeting Tyranny: Bombing Hitler's Mountain Retreat
Hitler's Berghof was more than just a mountain retreat; it was a key location for Nazi decision-making and a powerful symbol of the regime. Patrick Bishop and…
Battleground277. Georgia's future and second chances for Ukrainian deserters.
In this episode Saul David and Roger Moorhouse speak to Belgian War reporter Arnaud De Decker about his recent trip to Georgia and Armenia where he witnessed…
Battleground276. Chinese Fighters in Donetsk and Russian Deserters
This week on Battleground: Ukraine, Saul David and Roger Moorhouse analyse President Zelensky's announcement of captured Chinese fighters and its potential to…
Battleground275. Okinawa: Part 2 - The Bitter End and Aftermath
In this episode of Battleground Saul and Roger conclude their two-part examination of the Battle for Okinawa. Together they analyse the strategic importance of…
Battleground274. Is Trump turning against Putin?
In this episode Saul is joined by Roger to discuss the latest news surrounding the war in Ukraine, including Trump's frustrated remarks aimed at the Russian…
Battleground273. The Battle of Okinawa: Part 1 - The Invasion
In this first of a two-part special, Saul David is joined by Roger Moorhouse to dissect the first phase of the Battle of Okinawa. They explore the island's…
Battleground272. Is a Genuine Peace Deal Even Possible?
This week Saul David is joined by Roger Moorhouse to dissect the announcement of a fragile ceasefire in the Black Sea agreed separately by both sides with the…